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Thursday, January 16, 2014

So the day has finally come! The 2014, 86th Annual Academy Awards nomination list was announced this morning live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Academy Awards or the Oscars is the peak of the awards season. I can not wait to see the performances, hear the fabulous jokes from this year awesome host Ellen DeGeneres, ( who I recently learned is from Metairie, Louisiana. Shout out to my Louisiana homegirl) and ofcourse the sensational fashion pieces that will glide down the red carpet. It will be all the rave. The Oscars will broadcast live from Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. EST. True, this is not the usual local Roaming Reporter article. However, this is entertainment and who doesn't love entertainment. Now, to the list of this year's nominees:

BEST PICTURE

American Hustle

(Great movie. Awesome team of actors. Jennifer Lawrence was hilarious)

Captain Phillips

(Excellent movie. Great acting by Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi. This was Abdi's first project and he knocked it out the park. Good for you Barkhad)

Dallas Buyers Club

(On my "catch up and watch list". However, I have been hearing great reviews. I know it's a film I'm going to love.)

Gravity

(Sandra Bullock and George Clooney were excellent carrying the move. The computer graphics were phenomenal. I really feel Alfonso Cuarón has a chance at Best Director)

Her

( I thought the concept for this movie was brilliant. Especially now that we are living in the era of technical evolution. This is on my "hurry up and watch" movie list)

Nebraska

(Very interesting. I love the way it was filmed. This is also on my "hurry up and watch list"

Philomena

(This is a beautiful story. I always enjoy watching Judi Dench. She is a marvelous actress.)

12 Years a Slave

( I have been following this film since it's debut at the Telluride Film Festival and the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. The film received such artistic acclaim before its wide release. I am also very excited for Lupita Nyong'sSupporting Actress nomination. This s her first film in America. Yay Lupita! Congrats to Chiwetel Ejiofor. He is an awesome actor. I am glad he is finally getting recognition.)

The Wolf of Wall Street

(Excellent film. Great directing and acting. It was humor and drama all rolled up into one. Congrats to Leonardo DiCapriofor his Best Actor nomination. I really hope he wins this year. There are many great contenders in this category, so it will be tough. However, he has yet to be blessed with a golden statuette. I would be so happy for him if finally this year is his shinning moment. Also, Congrats also to Jonah Hill for his Supporting Actor nomination.

BEST DOCUMENTARY – FEATUREThe Act of KillingCutie and the BoxerDirty WarsThe Square20 Feet From Stardom

BEST ORIGINAL SONG"Alone Not Alone," Alone Yet Not Alone"Let It Go," Frozen"The Moon Song," Her "Ordinary Love," Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom"Happy," Despicable Me 2 ( Congrats to Pharrell Williams on this nomination. I'm so happy!)

There you have it, the full 2014 list of hopefuls. It's going to be exciting to learn the final results. So, if you haven't seen any of the incredible films on the list, you still have a few weeks to catch up before the grand event. Also, you can visit the official Oscarwebsites to print a ballot and learn more about the spectacular nominees. Cheers and I'll see you on "red carpet."

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A native of the beautiful island of Jamaica W.I., Shuga Henry is a well known director, playwright, producer, singer, actress and teaching artist. The performing arts have always been a staple in her life.

Shuga participates in educational programs for children, adults and seniors. She offers workshops and classes in performing arts, storytelling, creative writing, leadership and social etiquette for schools, libraries, churches and organizations.